Katholische Schule Salvator

What Katholische Schule Salvator does

Katholische Schule Salvator is a Catholic secondary school in Berlin-Reinickendorf, legally designated 'Katholische Schule Salvator - Gymnasium, Integrierte Sekundarschule,' owned and operated by Erzbistum Berlin through its Erzbischöfliches Ordinariat Berlin, Bereich Bildung (Archdiocese of Berlin, Education Division). The school operates a dual-format model under one roof, combining a Gymnasium (grades 7-12) leading to the Abitur with an Integrierte Sekundarschule (ISS, grades 7-10) offering multiple graduation pathways (BBR, eBBR, MSA, and progression to upper secondary). It serves approximately 500-700 students based on graduating cohort signals, supported by roughly 60+ teachers plus administrative staff.

The core educational offering is augmented by differentiated, branded specialty programs: a music emphasis track (Musikbetonung) with orchestras, jazz bands, and ensemble travel; an environmental sustainability program (Umweltschule in Europa) recognized for seven consecutive years via the Klima AG, Plastikfasten, and Stadtradeln participation; a structured career orientation program (Berufsorientierung) through partnerships with JUNIOR, NFTE, Modul e.V., and the Agentur für Arbeit; and international exchange programs with French partner Les Cordeliers in Dinan. Technology infrastructure includes 27 Promethean interactive boards, virtual tour capability through vr-easy.com, and 100% renewable electricity procurement from hydropower via Energie und Wasser Potsdam GmbH.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a non-profit Catholic educational institution: a combination of state funding for teachers, church subsidies from Erzbistum Berlin, and parent-paid recurring monthly school fees (Schulgeld), with specific amounts not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market model is community-driven, relying on parish referrals, information evenings, virtual open houses, Instagram (kss.berlin), and the school's main website for prospective student acquisition, with formal application deadlines (e.g., June 15 for E-Phase). The school is currently executing a campus capacity expansion via a new two-court sports hall targeted for completion in summer 2026.

Name

Katholische Schule Salvator

Legal name

Katholische Schule Salvator - Gymnasium, Integrierte Sekundarschule

Website

https://salvator.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Katholische Schule Salvator is a Catholic secondary school in Berlin-Reinickendorf operated by Erzbistum Berlin, combining a Gymnasium (grades 7-12) and Integrierte Sekundarschule (ISS, grades 7-10) under one roof for families seeking values-based secondary education with music, environmental, and career orientation specialty programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Catholic K-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• Gymnasium programs
• Integrated secondary school
• Environmental school programs
• Career orientation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. School Fees (Schulgeld): Parents pay school fees (Schulgeld) for their children's education. Bank details of guardians are processed for fee collection. Fee amounts are not publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Katholische Schule Salvator operates as a combined Catholic secondary school in Berlin-Reinickendorf, offering a Gymnasium program (grades 7-12) leading to the Abitur together with an Integrierte Sekundarschule (ISS, grades 7-10) under a single institutional roof. Core offerings include a Musikbetonung (music-emphasis) track, the "Umweltschule in Europa" sustainability education program, structured Berufsorientierung (career orientation), and international student exchange programs. The institution delivers education as an open all-day school (offene Ganztagsschule) with voluntary afternoon activities, supported by 27 Promethean interactive classroom boards.

Product overview

Katholische Schule Salvator operates as a combined educational institution offering two school forms under one roof: a Gymnasium (grades 7-12 leading to Abitur) and an Integrierte Sekundarschule (ISS, grades 7-10). The school provides specialized programs including a music emphasis track (Musikbetonung), environmental sustainability education (Umweltschule in Europa), comprehensive career orientation, and international student exchange programs. The institution functions as an open all-day school (offene Ganztagsschule) with voluntary afternoon activities including clubs, homework support, and peer mediation programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium Secondary school program (Klassenstufen 7-12) leading to the Abitur (German university entrance qualification), with optional music-emphasis track and various elective courses. Delivered at the Berlin Reinickendorf campus.
• Integrierte Sekundarschule (ISS) Comprehensive secondary school program (Jahrgangsstufen 7-10) offering multiple graduation pathways including BBR, eBBR, MSA, and access to upper secondary education. Co-located with the Gymnasium under one roof.
• Musikbetonung (Music Emphasis Program) Music-focused secondary school track from grade 7 through 9 with two regular music classes plus orchestra class, mandatory ensemble participation, and performances including symphony orchestras and jazz bands.
• Schüleraustausch (Student Exchange Program) International exchange programs including reciprocal French exchange with Les Cordeliers in Dinan (Brittany), Brigitte-Sauzay and Voltaire programs for 8th-9th graders, and study trips to the UK or France for 12th grade.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 consecutive years recognized as Umweltschule in Europa
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Les Cordeliers (Dinan, France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026School partnership with Les Cordeliers in Dinan, Brittany for French language student exchange. Exchange visits include homestay accommodations and cultural activities. First reciprocal visit occurred June 16-24, 2026 with 18 students and 2 teachers participating.
• GemüseAckerdemieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear-round theory and practice-based educational program aimed at increasing children's and adolescents' appreciation of food. Provides hands-on gardening and agricultural education for ISS students.
• NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit association providing entrepreneurship education training for teachers nationwide since 2004. Brings entrepreneurial thinking into German schools through live, creative, and interactive programs.
• Modul e.V. / Netzwerk BerufspraxisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnables Berlin 9th grade students to practically try out various trades and crafts, helping them discover interests, skills, and individual talents.
• JUNIOR Programme (IW JUNIOR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide programs offering students the opportunity to found their own student company, teaching entrepreneurial skills.
• TheresienschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between climate action groups (Klima AGs) of both Catholic schools in Berlin. Includes joint meetings, shared activities, and planned joint excursions. Also participates together in EBO Basketball Tournament.
• LiebfrauenschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in joint climate action activities with plans for combined excursions including Klima AG students from Salvator, Theresienschule, and Liebfrauenschule.
• Engagement GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment policy organization providing educational workshops. Conducted Fast Fashion workshops with year 9 students on global textile production and sustainability.
• MisereorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic aid organization that co-organized a climate justice panel discussion featuring Fridays for Future activists including Carla Reemtsma and Hamira Kobusingye from Uganda.
• SODI (Solidaritätsdienst International e.V.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment policy educational organization. Conducted workshop on food history and global roots for year 8-9 students, examining colonialism and global trade connections.
• BSR (Berliner Stadtreinigung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin municipal waste management company. Sponsored Upcycling Workshop and Zero-Waste educational campaign through their environmental initiative.
• Senatsverwaltung für Umwelt, Verkehr und Klimaschutz BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin Senate administration for environment, transport and climate protection. Included in 'Schaufenster: Klimaschutz an Schulen' project showcasing engaged Berlin schools.
• Agentur für Arbeit Berlin ReinickendorfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Employment Agency local office providing career counseling services and study/occupation advisory services on-site at the school.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Berlin Metropolitan School: Established private international school in Berlin offering K-12 IB-focused education; competes for internationally minded and fee-paying families in the same Berlin catchment area and represents a higher-cost premium alternative to Salvator.

Direct peers

• Edith-Stein-Schule Berlin: Berlin Catholic secondary school in the Erzbistum network providing both Gymnasium and ISS tracks; structurally analogous to Salvator with overlapping curriculum, governance, and target families.
• Liebfrauenschule Berlin: Berlin Catholic Oberschule also under Erzbistum Berlin and a direct Klima AG / joint excursion partner with Salvator; operates the same Gymnasium and ISS school forms in the same metropolitan market.
• Marienschule Neukölln: Berlin Catholic Oberschule and fellow EBO Basketball Tournament participant within the Erzbistum network; directly comparable in mission, structure, and target families to Salvator.
• Erlöser-Schule Berlin: Evangelical independent day school in Berlin serving secondary students with a values-based educational mission; comparable in size and private-independent status to Salvator though confessionally distinct.
• Theresienschule Berlin: Berlin Catholic Oberschule under Erzbistum Berlin in close geographic proximity; direct EBO Basketball and joint Klima AG partner with Salvator, serving the same secondary student cohort under the same sponsor network.
• Canisius-Kolleg Berlin: Jesuit-run Catholic Gymnasium in Berlin (Catholic secondary school, grades 8–12), part of the broader Berlin Catholic school ecosystem; operates a comparable faith-based academic track serving Catholic families in Berlin.
• St. Ursula Schulen Berlin: Catholic school network in Berlin run by a religious order; offers Gymnasium and related secondary programmes serving a similar parent demographic to Salvator.
• Marienschule Potsdam: Catholic secondary school affiliated with the same Berlin Catholic school network and listed among the five EBO Basketball Tournament participants alongside Salvator; serves a comparable faith-based Gymnasium/ISS model in Potsdam.

Regional players

• Heinrich-Mann-Schule Berlin: Berlin secondary school (ISS/Gymnasium combination) with state-sponsored status; competitor for the same Berlin families seeking dual-track secondary education, though publicly funded rather than church-run.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kss.berlin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/katholische-schule-salvator

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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